The Bengal standard is the description of the features that define the breed s looks and structure.
The standard describes features such as size and profile of the head; shape, size, and placement of the ears; nose profile; chin appearance; neck proportion and length; tail length; musculature. The description of the coat pattern and markings includes color and the presence of rosettes or spots or marbled pattern.
The following is a representation of the TICA Bengal standard. For the complete standard description please visit the TICA web site.
- Coat patterns and markings: Distinct horizontally aligned or random spots in extreme contrast to background color. Rosettes very desirable. No vertical stripes. Spotted belly. Bold chin-strap and mascara markings desirable. Marbled Markings should be uniquely different with as little bulls eye as possible.
- Bridge of nose extends above eyes.
- muzzle, prominent whisker pads.
- Medium, small ears. Rounded tips.
- Large, oval, almost round wide set eyes.
- Proportionally long , thick muscular neck.
- Muscular legs and torso.
- Back legs slightly longer than front.
- Large, round feet.
- Tail thick and tapered. Round very dark tip.
This is a good representation of the TICA Bengal Standard
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Bengal Standard